Elmira Stove Works 1954 manual Gas Range Warning, Before Using Your Range Read This Book Carefully

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GAS RANGE WARNING

GAS RANGE WARNING

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.

–Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

–WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS.

•Do not try to light any appliance.

•Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

•Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

–Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

BEFORE USING YOUR RANGE READ THIS BOOK CAREFULLY

If you received a damaged range:

Immediately contact the dealer that sold you the range.

Before you request service:

Check Troubleshooting. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you may be able to correct yourself.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – All Models	3
AMPERAGE REQUIREMENTS – BTU’s	4
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – Gas	4
INSTALLING YOUR RANGE	5
INSTALLATION OF RANGE INTO CABINETS	6
INSTALLING YOUR EXHAUST HOOD	6
SMOOTH TOP ELECTRIC COOKTOP	7
SELECTION OF POTS & PANS
FOR ELECTRIC TOP	7
GRIDDLE – Optional	9
GAS COOKTOP	9
GAS BURNER CLEANING	10
GAS ADJUSTING FOR PROPER FLAME	10 & 14
OVEN VENT - GAS	11
GAS SUPPLY SYSTEM	11
GAS RANGE CONVERSION TO LP	12-13
OVEN CONTROL – CLOCK	14
Setting the Clock	14
Using the Minute Timer	14
Bake & Broil Preheating Oven	15
Automatic Timed Bake	15
Delayed Bake	15
Broil and Vari-Broil	15
Self Cleaning Oven	15 & 16
Removing Oven Door	16

MAINTENANCE & MINOR REPAIRS	....................... 16
Removing Oven Door	16
Lubrication & Minor Service	16
WARMING DRAWER OPTION	17
Removal of Storage Drawer	17
GAS TROUBLESHOOTING	17
COOKING TIPS	18
Convection Cooking Tips	18
Broiling	18
Convection Broiling	18
General Broiling Tips	19
Convection Roasting Rack	19
Air Circulation	19
Oven Rack Positions	19
Rack Placement for Specific Foods	20
Using Aluminum Foil in the Oven	20
ROASTING CHART	21
BAKING CHART	22
BROILING CHART	22
CONVECTION COOKING	23-25
WIRING DIAGRAM	27
CLEANING GUIDE	28
TROUBLESHOOTING	29
SERVICE	Back Cover
WARRANTY	Back Cover

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Contents NORTHSTAR #1704-4Installation and Operating Instructions for Electric Ranges ModelBefore you request service BEFORE USING YOUR RANGE READ THIS BOOK CAREFULLYTABLE OF CONTENTS GAS RANGE WARNINGStorage SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSChildren Hot SurfaceService SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - GASSelf-CleaningOven SafetyPower cord installation INSTALLING YOUR RANGEMobile Home Installation “DO IT YOURSELF” PROCEDUREClearances LocationTemperatures Minimum Clearances to CombustiblesSurface Elements Controls ELECTRIC COOKTOPSELECTION & USE OF POTS & PANS High Speed Radiant - Electric Top BurnersEnergy Tips Care and Cleaning1. Saving on Cleaning Time Things Not To Do On A Ceramic CooktopCANNING How To Deal With Burned-OnSpotsGRIDDLE OPTION GAS COOKTOPManual Burner Adjustment On Low GAS BURNER CLEANINGOperating Range During a Power Failure To Clean BurnersGAS SUPPLY SYSTEM Pressure TestingGas Leak Testing The Oven VentRANGE TOP CONVERSION TO “LP” Installation of “LP” SpudsDisconnect Power to Range ModelsTo Convert Oven Broiler Burner OVEN CONVERSION MODELTo Convert Oven Bake and Broil Burner A. PLASTIC COVERAdjust Oven Broil Burner Flame if needed SETTING CLOCK - ALL MODELSIf the “low” flame needs to be adjusted SETTING MINUTE TIMERFor Best Cleaning Results SELF CLEANBefore You Start Self Cleaning OVEN LIGHTREPLACING OVEN LIGHTS MAINTENANCE & MINOR REPAIRResetting Breakers Automatic Door LockWARMING DRAWER CONTROLS Setting the Temperature GAS TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEM Warning Do not touch ignitor when it is sparkingCONVECTION COOKING TIPS Closed Door Broiling onlyGeneral Broiling Tips Roasting tipsConvection Broiling Convection Roasting RackFor Proper Cooking Follow These Guidelines Rack Placement for Specific FoodsOven Rack Positions To remove oven racksAPPROXIMATE STANDARD OVEN MEAT ROASTING CHARTWEIGHT MEATTIME MINUTES STANDARD OVEN BAKING CHARTBroiling Chart SIDEAir Flow CONVECTION MEAT ROASTING CHARTINTRODUCTION TO CONVECTION COOKING PreheatingBakeware Selection Convection Baking and RoastingMemorable Meats Perfect PoultryIncredible Egg & Cheese Dishes CONVECTION POULTRY ROASTING CHARTCONVECTION YEAST BREAD BAKING CHART Effortless Quick BreadsYeast Breads CONVECTION QUICK BREADS BAKING CHARTCONVECTION DESSERT BAKING CHART CookiesELECTRIC SURFACE UNITS MODELS 1954 & 1955 NORTHSTAR WIRING DIAGRAMSwitch 7-F OVEN CIRCUITClean after each use SERVICING RANGE UNDER COOK TOPCLEANING GUIDE STAINS TO COOKTOPRANGE TROUBLESHOOTING SEE PAGE 10 & 14 FOR GAS TROUBLESHOOTINGPage Page FOR WARRANTY SERVICE Elmira Stove WorksWARRANTY OUR FACTORY HELP LINE NUMBER IS